Estimated number of malaria cases in Iran
Iran: Estimated number of malaria cases was 2,034 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Iran, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Iran recorded 2,034 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.5% on the previous year and up 468.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Iran peaked at 23,562 Cases in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2018.
That places Iran 67th out of 108 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated number of malaria cases in Iran, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19,716 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 19,303 Cases | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 15,558 Cases | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 23,562 Cases | +51.4% |
| 2004 | 13,821 Cases | -41.3% |
| 2005 | 18,966 Cases | +37.2% |
| 2006 | 15,909 Cases | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 15,712 Cases | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 8,349 Cases | -46.9% |
| 2009 | 4,345 Cases | -48.0% |
| 2010 | 1,847 Cases | -57.5% |
| 2011 | 1,632 Cases | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 756 Cases | -53.7% |
| 2013 | 480 Cases | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 358 Cases | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 167 Cases | -53.4% |
| 2016 | 81 Cases | -51.5% |
| 2017 | 57 Cases | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 1,439 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 2,528 Cases | +75.7% |
| 2024 | 2,034 Cases | -19.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,524 Cases | 4,345 Cases | 23,562 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 537.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,847 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,200 Cases | 0 Cases | 2,528 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 64 Vanuatu 4,014 Cases compare
- 65 Guatemala 2,925 Cases compare
- 66 Honduras 2,292 Cases compare
- 68 Dominican Republic 1,203 Cases compare
- 69 South Africa 735 Cases compare
- 70 South Korea 640 Cases compare
More health data for Iran
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5627 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,361 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,070 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.932 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1071 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.9773 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1131 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Iran?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Iran was 2,034 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 23,562 Cases in 2003.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2018.
- How does Iran rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Iran ranks 67th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 468.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.